Craig "Speedy" Claxton (born May 8, 1978) is a retired professional basketball player. In 2013, he was named as a special assistant to the head coach for the Hofstra University men's basketball program.

Claxton was drafted in 2000, 20th overall, by the Philadelphia 76ers.[1] His rookie scale contract was worth four years and $4.68 million; he opted out of the fourth year to become a free agent.

He missed his entire rookie season due to a knee injury suffered during the pre-season. In 2002 Claxton was traded to the San Antonio Spurs, where he played on the 2003 championship team as a reserve, backing up Tony Parker.

On July 12, 2006, Claxton signed a contract worth approximately $25 million over four years with the Atlanta Hawks. Claxton only played 44 games with the Hawks, as he was injured in every year after he signed with the team. During the 2006-07 season, he averaged 5.3 points and 4.4 assists a game.

Claxton's parents are from Antigua and Barbuda. His sister, Lisa, played for the St. John's Red Storm women's basketball team.[1] His brother Michael (M. Buckets) played college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats. Claxton has two daughters, Aniya and London with ex-wife Meeka. The couple announced their divorce in July 2014.[5]